Valeria Bertacco Explained

Valeria Bertacco
Education:	Stanford University (M.S., PhD) University of Padova
Honors:	Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Valeria Bertacco is a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as well as Vice Provost for Engaged Learning at the University of Michigan.^[1] She previously served as the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School.^[2]

Bertacco headed the Center for Applications Driving Architectures (ADA) at the University of Michigan.^[3] Her work at the center includes leading initiatives to design processors that are especially tailored to run specific algorithms.^[4] In 2017, she was elected a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for her contributions to Computer-aided Verification and Reliable System Design.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Valeria Bertacco appointed vice provost for engaged learning | the University Record.
2. Web site: EECS Faculty Profiles . University of Michigan . 4 April 2019.
3. Web site: Could Algorithmic Accelerators Spur a Hardware Startup Revival? . 24 January 2018 . Next Platform . 4 April 2019.
4. Web site: DARPA funds six centers working on computer design alternatives . 22 January 2018 . Tech Republic . 4 April 2019.
5. Web site: Valeria Bertacco Elected IEEE Fellow for Contributions to Computer-aided Verification and Reliable System Design . eecs.umich.edu . April 5, 2019.